disciplinary actions july 2012

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS July 2012

Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 147 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional-licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Bureau of Charitable Organizations PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 2 Lackawanna 1

Allegheny 9 Lancaster 3

Armstrong 1 Lawrence 2

Beaver 2 Lebanon 3

Bedford 0 Lehigh 1

Berks 5 Luzerne 2

Blair 0 Lycoming 1

Bradford 1 McKean 0

Bucks 4 Mercer 1

Butler 0 Mifflin 0

Cambria 0 Monroe 1

Cameron 0 Montgomery 11

Carbon 0 Montour 1

Centre 2 Northampton 1

Chester 5 Northumberland 0

Clarion 2 Perry 0

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 28

Clinton 0 Pike 1

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 0

Cumberland 2 Snyder 0

Dauphin 2 Somerset 0

Delaware 3 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 1 Tioga 1

Fayette 2 Union 1

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 1 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 3

Greene 0 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 1

Indiana 0 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 2 York 5

Juniata 1 Total in-State actions 116

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 31

Total 147

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PA Board of Accountancy

Lehigh County Debra R. Bzik, CPA, license no. CA019660L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $1,000 and revoked because she was convicted of a crime and engaged in conduct that

brings the profession of public accounting into disrepute or that lowers public esteem for the

profession.

Montgomery County Paul Andrew Carlin, license no. CA030314L, of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, was assessed a

civil penalty in the amount of $2,000 because he practiced while his license to do so was lapsed.

(04/17/12)

Jebran & Associates, PC, license no. AF046223, of North Wales, Montgomery County, was

assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 for practicing with a lapsed license. (05/15/12)

Out of State Robert Harold Roth, Jr, certificate and license no. CA024987L of Bear, DE, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board; was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500; and was suspended for a period of 12 months, such suspension stayed in favor

of probation after six months active suspension, because he pleaded guilty to a crime, an element

of which is dishonesty or fraud under any federal or state law or laws of any foreign jurisdiction.

(06/19/12)

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, approval no. PX177106 of Durham, NC, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500 because it failed to renew its approval to

offer continuing education courses by January 1, 2010. (06/19/12)

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners

Out of State Dion G. Abadi, license no. AU005063, of Chamblee, Georgia, was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty based on his having practiced as an auctioneer while not currently licensed and registered

in this Commonwealth, and this being a second offense. (05/25/12)

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Berks County Mike and Joe's Barber Shop, license no. BO041912L, of Reading, Berks County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $650 because a student barber was cutting hair without the supervision of

licensed barber shop's manager; student barber records were not current; did not have a covered

waste container for each chair; and did not have at least one washstand for every two chairs; and

barber shop did not have a strop. (06/25/12)

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Lebanon County Raymond A. Matula, license no. BO096517L and BM009688L, of Lebanon, Lebanon County

was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 because he operated a barber shop when the license

was expired, as a second offense. (06/25/12)

Jean A. Alvarez d/b/a Alex’s Exotic Barber Shop, unlicensed, of Lebanon, Lebanon County was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $750 and costs of investigation of $108.24 because Mr. Alvarez,

while d/b/a Alex’s Exotic Barber Shop, practiced as a barber in a shop that was not currently

licensed as a second offense and for not paying the initial citation sent to him in 2006.

(06/25/12)

Montgomery County Dominican Unisex Salon, license no. BO432907, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,400 and costs of investigation of $129.43 because it failed to

display all licenses in a conspicuous place within the barber shop; was operating on a lapsed or

expired license, employed one unlicensed individual, and aided and abetted the unlicensed

practice of the profession by permitting one unlicensed person to practice barbering within the

barber shop. (06/25/12)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Tioga County Deborah A. Knight, unlicensed, of Tioga, Tioga County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 and costs of investigation of $200, and will immediately cease and desist from performing

any real estate appraisals that require certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser, because

she developed a written analysis, opinion or conclusion relating to the nature, quality and/or

value of the subject property in expectation of compensation, without being certified or licensed

as a real estate appraiser. (06/14/12)

Out of State Michael M. Bruccoliere, certificate no. RL001748R of Cherry Hill, NJ was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,500, costs of investigation of $500, and was ordered to successfully complete at

least 30 total hours of remedial education because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment

within the requirements of the USPAP, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in

developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal, and

negligently or incompetently developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or

communicating an appraisal. (06/14/12)

Bureau of Charitable Organizations No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Chiropractic

Bucks County Matthew Jacob Lieber, license no. DC003571L and adjunctive procedure certification no.

AJ006195L, of Yardley, Bucks County, was temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the

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grounds that his continued practice of chiropractic within the Commonwealth may be an

immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (07/12/12)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Kelly Laughlin Gally, license no. CO200612L, of Allison Park, Allegheny County, was assessed

a $250 civil penalty for practicing on a lapsed license. (01/26/11)

U S Nails, license no. CY195174, of Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $2,600 and costs of investigation in the amount of $93.24 because

it offered esthetician services without an esthetician license, acted with gross incompetency by

possessing metal rasp tools and failed to maintain tools that came in contact with clients in a

sanitary condition at all times. (07/09/12)

Beaver County Sandra L. Dickson, license no. CO170835L, of Fair Oaks, Beaver County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated February 1,

2012, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The

suspension is effective immediately. (03/07/12)

Berks County Denise L. Buerger t/d/b/a Salon on Main, license no. CM014354L, of Kutztown, Berks County

was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500 because she operated a salon when the salon license

was expired and provided cosmetology services while her license was expired. (07/09/12)

Joan Fisher Beauty Salon, license no. CB092962L, of Douglassville, Berks County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty of $600 and costs of investigation of $32.80 because it practiced

cosmetology in a grossly incompetent and/or unethical manner through the use of a metal rasp

tool and salon failed to have the minimum equipment needed for a cosmetology salon.

(07/09/12)

Cindy's Touch Beauty Salon, license no. CB119841, of Reading, Berks County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,100 and costs of investigation in the amount of $99.82

because it failed to display a "no smoking" sign, failed to have a complete first aid kit, allowed

an unlicensed individual to perform esthetics services on a customer, allowed an unlicensed

individual to perform cosmetology services on a customer, and, on two counts, aided and abetted

the unlicensed practice of a profession, business or occupation. (07/09/12)

Susan L. Petersen Beauty Shop, license no. CB094152L of Temple, Berks County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $900 and costs of investigation in the amount of $42.78

because it was open for business on a lapsed license, failed to display a “no smoking” sign, failed

to have a complete first aid kit, failed to have a covered waste container, failed to place used

cloth towels into a closed container for soiled linen, failed to maintain all areas of the salon,

including the floors, in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition, and failed to maintain all tools,

instruments, utensils, and appliances that come into contact with a client in a sanitary condition

at all times by three counts. (07/09/12)

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Bucks County Rina Burakovsky, license no. CL005806L, of Southampton, Bucks County, was assessed a $250

civil penalty for practicing on a lapsed license. (12/13/11)

Chester County Golden Image Hair Salon, license no. CB100414L, of Coatesville, Chester County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 because it offered cosmetology services on a lapsed

license. (07/09/12)

Dauphin County Raylonda S. Davis, license no. CT019030L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $1,000, based on her practicing while her license was expired. (05/07/12)

Delaware County Wow Wodlyn Nails Inc, license nos. CY194840 and CZ116469, of Woodlyn, Delaware County,

was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $5,450 and costs of investigation in the

amount of $82.37 because it practiced cosmetology in a grossly incompetent or unethical manner

in that two unlicensed individuals were allowed to perform nail technology services on

customers, an individual with a lapsed license was allowed to perform cosmetology services, the

salon failed to display licenses for two employees, and it possessed eight razors in the salon.

(07/09/12)

Delaware Technical High Schools (f/k/a Folcroft Area Voc-Tech School), license No.

CS000463L, of Folcroft, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 because it

had multiple student kits that were not in a sanitary condition and did not contain all of the items

required by the Cosmetology Law. (07/09/12)

Fayette County Susan Peperak t/b/d/a Salon 2000, license no. CM008705L, of Connellsville, Fayette County, had

her license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/12/12)

Jefferson County Rainbowtique, license no. CB117093, of Brockway, Jefferson County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,000 and costs of investigation in the amount of $91.13 because it

practiced the profession in a grossly incompetent or unethical manner through the possession of a

metal egg rasp and a metal rasp file. (07/09/12)

Lancaster County Nail Care, license nos. CY103777L and CZ116914, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,500 and costs of investigation in the amount of $55.55

because it possessed methyl methacrylate in the salon and possessed one Credo brand razor tool

with a blade and a small box of seven razor blades. (07/09/12)

Lawrence County New Castle School of Beauty Culture, license no. CS001588, of New Castle, Lawrence County,

was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and costs of investigation in the

amount of $61.48 because it required students to perform janitorial tasks. (07/09/12)

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Tiffanie K. Williams, license no. CO226862L, of New Wilmington, Lawrence County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 because she practiced cosmetology on a

lapsed license. (07/09/12)

Lebanon County Anh Mai Nguyen, t/d/b/a Regal Nails, license no. CY108236, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, had

her license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (12/20/11)

Luzerne County Jennifer L. Mieczkowski and Jennifer L. Mieczkowski t/d/b/a Jen’s Shear Image, license

nos.CB121153 and CO237115L of Naticoke, Luzerne County, had both licenses suspended for

nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/16/12)

Sports Page Gentlemen’s Salon and Day Spa, Inc., license no. CB095693L, of West Pittston,

Luzerne County, had its license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty.

(10/24/11)

Montgomery County Huong Ngoc Nguyen t/d/b/a Golden Nails, license nos. CY193126, CL178923, and CQ112163,

of Pottstown, Montgomery County was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,200 because Ms.

Nguyen, while t/d/b/a Golden Nails, practiced nail technology in a grossly incompetent or

unethical manner through the use of metal tools in the practice of nail technology; failed to

maintain tools that come into contact with a client in a sanitary condition at all times; failed to

keep paper towels in a closed container or towel dispenser; and maintained an unlicensed

esthetician salon through the provision of waxing services in a facility that was not licensed to

provide such services. (07/09/12)

Montour County Donna Redington, t/d/b/a Maneline Hair Studio, license no. CB118423, of East Stroudsburg,

Monroe County, was levied a civil penalty of $500 for conducting business in a grossly

incompetent and unethical manner. (05/15/12)

Philadelphia County Mimi Trieu, license nos. CO230422L and CZ108586 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to irrevocably, permanently, and voluntarily surrender her license to practice

cosmetology and her license to operate an esthetician salon because she was convicted of

multiple felonies. (07/09/12)

Adrienne E. Harris, license no. CO220888L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated

March 19, 2012, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code.

The suspension is effective immediately. (04/20/12)

Carline St. Jean, license no. CO270494, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a

$500 civil penalty for maintaining an unlicensed salon. (03/15/12)

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Laura L. Gale, license no. CO268008, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license

suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (05/02/12)

Nhat Thanh Bao, license no. CL178483, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 21,



Ronald Redmond, license no. BL052363, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 10,



Tuyet Thi Dang t/d/b/a PA Perfect Nails, license no. CY194493, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, was levied a civil penalty of $150 because the salon failed to have a complete first aid

kit and failed to have a closed container for soiled linens. (05/07/12)

Vu Thanh Nguyen, t/d/b/a Tina Nails, license nos. CY-106565 and CL-007700-R, of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was levied a total civil penalty of $2,450. for performing

esthetics services in the nail technology salon without an esthetics license; failing to have a

covered waste container; failing to keep paper towels in a closed cabinet; failing to maintain

tools that come into contact with a client in a sanitary condition at all times; employing one

unlicensed employee to perform cosmetology services; being open and operating without the

owner or a designated person in charge being present in the salon; failing to maintain the nail

technology salon in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition; failing to keep dirty towels in a closed

towel dispenser; and failing in the administration of the business and personal affairs of the salon

to assure compliance within the salon of all laws of the Commonwealth including the Act and the

regulations established by the Board. (05/07/12).

Yaniris Martinez and Zaida Soriam t/d/b/a Las Hermanas, license no. CB109358, of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $2300 civil penalty for employing two

unlicensed employees to perform cosmetology services, operating without the owner or a

designated person in charge being present in the salon, failing to have the required number of

combs and brushes in the salon, failing to have a timer clock, failing to have the required number

of towels per styling station within the salon, and failing to have a fire extinguisher present in

their salon. (03/15/12)

Sau Ngoc Le, license no. CL014350L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 17,



Tu Van Tran, license no. CL184700, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated December 20,



Yudy’s Dominican Beauty Salon, license no. CB120653, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

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was assessed a $1000 civil penalty for employing 2 unlicensed employees. (03/15/12)

Robert Taylor and Myrtle Anderson t/d/b/a Cutters Unlimited, license number CB096881L, of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, were levied a total civil penalty of $1,950 because they

employed an unlicensed employee; they were operating without a designated person in charge

being present at the time of the inspection; they failed to maintain their salon in a safe, orderly

and sanitary condition; they failed to have a timer clock; they failed to have a first aid kit; they

failed to place soiled towels into a closed container; and they failed to have a closed storage area

for soiled linen; they failed to have a covered waste container; and they failed to have a wet

sanitizer. (05/07/12)

Vanessa M. Rugys, CO265545, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty for practicing cosmetology on a lapsed license. (12/12/11)

Cleopatra Centro De Belleza, license no. CB120059, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,550 and costs of investigation in the amount of

$61.46 because it did not have the owner nor a designated person readily available in person to

Bureau inspectors during regular business hours, acted with gross incompetency by employing

three unlicensed individuals to perform cosmetology services, aided and abetted the unlicensed

practice of three individuals of a profession, business or occupation, failed to have a closed

storage area for soiled linen, and did not have an owner nor a designated person readily available

in person to Bureau inspectors during regular business hours at the time of a second inspection.

(07/09/12)

Broad Nail/Broad Nail Salon, license nos. CY096889L and CZ106426L, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $600 and costs of

investigation in the amount of $56.16 because it failed to have a covered waste container, failed

to have a complete first aid kit, failed to have a closed towel cabinet for clean linen, failed to

have 12 sanitary towels for each station, failed to have a wet sanitizer, failed to have a closed

container for sanitized implements, and failed to maintain tools, instruments, utensils and

appliances that come into contact with a client in a sanitary condition at all times. (07/09/12)

Union County Nail for You, license no. CY192857 of Lewisburg, Union County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,000 and costs of investigation in the amount of $42.78 because it

practiced nail technology in a grossly incompetent and/or unethical manner through the

possession of two metal rasps in the salon. (07/09/12)

York County Robert W. Johnson, license no. CT016307L, of York, York County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/28/11)

Heidi Runkle, license no. CO251873, of York, York County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,000 plus costs of investigation because she practiced cosmetology while her license was

suspended. (05/07/12)

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Jennifer M. Greathouse, license no. CO226115L, of York, York County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $500 because she practiced cosmetology on a lapsed license.

(07/09/12)

Out of State Rina Buryakovsky, license no. CL005806L, of Boca Raton, Florida, had her Pennsylvania

license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/04/12)

PA Board of Dentistry

Northampton County Frank Lewis Scholes, license nos. DS035423 and DN000600 of Easton, Northampton County,

was temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within

the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(07/06/12)

Philadelphia County Chandrakant Kanjee Parekh, license no. DS020406L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the

Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(06/21/12)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Out of State Ronald Boyd Shiflett, license no. PE058921E, of Rocky Mount, VA, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because his license to practice as a professional engineer was disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state. (06/13/12)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects

York County Michael John Scarborough, license and registration no. LA001200E, of Mount Wolf, York

County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and successfully complete a

five-hour continuing education course on ethics because he practiced landscape architecture and

used his name and the title "landscape architect" or a derivation thereof when he was not duly

licensed and registered to do so. (06/14/12)

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County

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John Scott Davis, license no. MD049343L, of Bradfordwoods, Allegheny County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and had his license reprimanded because he was

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report information

regarding disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state within 60 days

after its occurrence. (06/26/12)

Jopindar Pal Harika, license nos. MD030282E and MX011030, of Monroeville, Allegheny

County and Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, were suspended pursuant to the Order of the

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated March 26, 2012, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(04/26/12)

Robert F. Short, license no. MD071755L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was granted a

medical license, immediately placed on probation, contingent upon Applicant’s successful

completion in the PHMP Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, based on findings that he cannot practice

safely without monitoring.

Clarion County Thomas E. Radecki, MD, license no. MD015591E, of Clarion, Clarion County, was temporarily

suspended because his continued practice of medicine is a clear and immediate danger to the

public health and safety. (06/29/12)

Philadelphia County Joseph J. Kubacki, license no. MD017939E of Philadelphia, Philadephia County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered his license because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper

licensing authority of another state against his license to practice the profession. (06/26/12)

Washington County Scott R. Forrest, license no.YM010666, of Washington, Washington County, had his license

indefinitely suspended because he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol. (05/17/12)

Westmoreland County Jopindar Pal Harika, license nos. MD030282E and MX011030, of Monroeville, Allegheny

County and Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, were suspended pursuant to the Order of the

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated March 26, 2012, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(04/26/12)

Out of State David Hwan-Bong Sohn, license no. MD031353Y, of Larchmont, NY, agreed to voluntarily and

permanently surrender his license to practice medicine and surgery in this Commonwealth

because he was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report

information regarding disciplinary action taken against him by a health care licensing authority

of another state within 60 days after its occurrence. (06/26/12)

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Farid Murshed, license no. MD417054, of Hagerstown, Maryland, had his Pennsylvania license

placed on probation based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing

authority of Maryland. (05/25/12)

John P. Hakim, license no. MD071755L, of Vienna, Virginia, had his Pennsylvania license

reprimanded and placed on probation to run concurrent with the probation placed on his

Maryland license, based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing

authority of Maryland. (05/10/12)

Lawrence David Bockar, license no. MD032599E, of Denver, CO, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(04/13/12)

Raul Juan Sora, license no. MD040162L, of Tucson, AZ, had his license placed on probation

until such time as he provides documentary evidence satisfactory to the Board that the Arizona

board has reinstated his license to practice medicine without restriction in that state, based on

disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of Arizona.

(05/11/12)

William G. Martin, license no. MD021771E, of Oregon, OH, had his Pennsylvania license

indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (05/11/12)

Sudhir Madisetty, license no. MD035717E of Waco, TX paid a civil penalty of $1,000 because

he had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority of another state. (06/26/12)

Murali Mohan Angirekula, license no. MD057814L of Beverly Hills, FL permanently

voluntarily surrendered his license because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing

authority of another state against his license to practice the profession. (06/26/12)

Douglas M. Hershkowitz, license no. MD042964L of Port Charlotte, FL, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,500 because he had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority

of another state. (06/26/12)

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Cumberland County Tina M. Garlinger, notary commission no. 1056184, of New Cumberland, Cumberland County,

accepted the permanent voluntary surrender of her notary commissions because she was

convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the

duties of a notary public, and is not of good character, integrity and ability. (06/26/12)

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Michele M. Toth, notary commission no. 1167953, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,

agreed to the suspension of her notary commission for a period of six months, to successfully

complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $500 because she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability. (06/26/12)

Juniata County Bethany E. Noss, notary commission no. 1240672, of Honey Grove, Juniata County, accepted

the permanent voluntary surrender of her notary commissions because she was convicted, pled

guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary

public, and is not of good character, integrity and ability. (06/26/12)

Lycoming County Thomas A. Barnes, notary commission no. 1006972, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, agreed

to the suspension of his notary commission for a period of three months, such suspension

immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, to successfully

complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $250 and probation assessment fees in the amount of $150 because he failed to

maintain an accurate chronological register of all official acts by that notary done by virtue of

that notary’s office. (06/26/12)

Washington County Terriann Lovejoy, notary commission no. 1205176, of Monongahela, Washington County,

permanently and voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she acted as a notary

public in a transaction in which she was an interested party and failed to be familiar with the

duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (06/26/12)

PA Board of Nursing

Adams County Melissa Hoff Potter, license no. PN100595L of Hanover, Adams County, had her license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to December 2, 2011 for violation of the terms

of an agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (02/17/12)

Allegheny County Season M. Sokol, license no. RN539768 of McKeesport, Allegheny County, had her license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to January 24, 2012 for violating a previously

issued board order. (03/20/11)

Armstrong County Kristen Nichole Clark, license no. RN588676, of Leechburg, Armstrong County, was suspended

for up to one year retroactive to March 21, 2012 based upon her conviction under the Drug Act.

(05/04/12)

Bucks County Michelle C. Ruth, license no. RN289484L of Warminster, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 because she willfully or repeatedly practiced as a

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professional nurse on an expired license thereby practicing nursing without a current, valid

unexpired license. (07/16/12)

Centre County Lisa Marie Wills, license no. PN270721 of Phillipsburg, Centre County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to January 18, 2012 based on her inability to practice with reasonable skill

and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or

psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/06/12)

Chester County Gregory Abbott, license no. RN287855L, of Coatesville, Chester County had his license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to January 23, 2012 based on findings that he

violated the terms of a consent agreement previously entered into with the Commonwealth.

(05/10/12)

Clarion County Traci L. Wilson, license no. PN25811L of New Bethlehem, Clarion County, was automatically

suspended retroactive to December 7, 2011 based on being convicted of a felony under the Drug

Act. (01/11/12)

Delaware County Kathleen Margaret Short, license no. PN279976 of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, had her

license suspended indefinitely retroactive to February 2, 2012 due to her inability to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness, or

condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/23/12)

Erie County Shauna Johnson, license no. PN274724, of Erie, Erie County, had her license indefinitely

suspended based on findings that she is addicted to alcohol or to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs

or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, so long as such dependence shall

continue. (04/27/12)

Fayette County Melinda Boyd, license no. PN258022L, of Masontown, Fayette County, had her license revoked

based on her being convicted of a felony and crimes of moral turpitude. (05/03/12)

Jefferson County Shalon A. Douglas, license no. PN266108, of Anita, Jefferson County, had her license

indefinitely suspended based on findings that she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (05/01/12)

Lackawanna County Jennifer Hanna Johnson, license no. PN269889 of Peckville, Lackawanna County, was

suspended until such time as she can prove she is competent to resume the practice based on

findings she is addicted to alcohol or to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs and pled guilty to a

crime of moral turpitude. (05/02/12)

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Lancaster County Theodore Edward Ritter, license no. RN620046, certification no. sp011231, and prescriptive

authority no. 012048, of Lititz, Lancaster County, was temporarily suspended because his

continued practice of medicine is a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety.

(06/29/12)

Montgomery County Sandra Grabuski, license no. RN213753L, of Collegeville, Montgomery County was suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to December 2, 2010 based on findings she is incapable of

practicing nursing with reasonable skill and safety. (05/04/12)

Denah Delores Feigenbaum, license no. RN562358, of Ardmore, Montgomery County, had a

public reprimand, and a $200 civil penalty with costs for a total of $793.50 imposed on her

license based upon her practicing while her license was suspended, violating a board order, and

engaging in unprofessional conduct. (04/25/12)

Philadelphia County Joyce M. Diaz, license no. RN327747L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to September 19, 2011 based on finding she violated a

consent agreement and order of the Board. (05/04/12)

Lakiesha Creighton, license no. PN276099, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 27, 2012, based on findings that

she violated a consent agreement entered into previously with the Commonwealth. (05/11/12)

Denise Marie Bradley, license no. PN275771, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her

license indefinitely suspended based on findings that she is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(05/01/12)

Washington County Suzanne Katherine Kreassig, license no. RN554100, of Washington, Washington County, was

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to January 23, 2012 because she violated the

terms of a previous agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/16/12)

York County Yvonne Marie Diaz, license no. PN254954L, of York, York County, was suspended for up to

one year retroactive to March 21, 2012 based upon her conviction under the Drug Act.

(05/04/12)

Out of State Robert D. Walker, license no. RN321160L of Warren, Ohio, had his Pennsylvania license

reprimanded based on findings that he was disciplined by the West Virginia Board of Nursing

for having practiced on an expired license. (12/06/11)

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Trina Mai Ae Kolander, license no. RN550107, of Havre De Grace, Maryland, was revoked

based upon disciplinary action taken against her nursing license by the proper licensing authority

of Maryland. (12/09/11)

PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Lancaster County Maria Elisa Genoese-Fulmer, license and registration no. NH006451 of Conestoga, Lancaster

County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered her license because she engaged in

unprofessional conduct (06/27/12)

Out of State Lori Lynn Ference, license and registration no. NH006874 of New Springfield, OH, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and successfully complete the ethics course "The Speed of Trust"

because she engaged in unprofessional conduct. (06/27/12)

Jennifer Lee Hull-Morehead, license and registration no. NH006828 of East Liverpool, OH was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and to complete 20 hours of continuing

education credits necessary to meet the Board's requirements because she failed to complete 48

hours of continuing education and provide information to document certification of compliance

with continuing education requirements. (06/27/12)

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Out of State Robyn L. Alexander, license no. OA000924 of Cherry Hill, NJ, had her license indefinitely

suspended during such time as her license to practice as a medical physician assistant is actively

suspended by the State Board of Medicine because she is unable to serve as a physician assistant

with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness. (06/13/12)

Joel P. Chack, license no. OS004914L of Cherry Hill, NJ, had his license placed on probation

during such time as his license to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of New Jersey is on

probation because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority of another

state. (06/13/12)

Todd Alan Bezilla, license no. OS009941L of Wilmington, DE, voluntarily and permanently

surrendered his license to practice osteopathic medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

because he had disciplinary action taken against his license to practice osteopathic medicine by

the proper licensing authority of another state. (05/09/12)

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PA Board of Pharmacy

Montgomery County Brian Howard Snyder, license no. RP035488L of Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000 because he failed to keep records and

maintain inventories as required by State Board of Pharmacy (06/19/12)

Out of State Marshall Margolis, license no. RP030714L of Cherry Hill, NJ, had his license indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no

less than three years of probation, said probation to be subject to certain terms and conditions

under the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, because Margolis has been unable to practice pharmacy

because of intemperance in the use of controlled substances. (06/19/12)

Nadeem Akhtar, license no. RP044791R of Upper Saddle River, NJ, had his license placed on

suspension concurrent with the period of his criminal probation in the State of New Jersey,

because Akhtar pleaded guilty to an offense in connection with the practice of pharmacy before a

court of record of another state. (06/19/12)

Michael R. Halbert, license no. RP037936R of Sarasota, FL, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice pharmacy in Pennsylvania because he received disciplinary

action by the proper pharmacist licensing authority of another state. (06/19/12)

Jill Smethurst, license no. RP441532 of Runnemede, NJ, had her license to practice pharmacy

placed on probation for a period of one year, subject to certain terms and conditions, because she

received disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist licensing authority of another state.

(06/19/12)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry

Philadelphia County Ali Albert Anaim, license and registration no. SC004335L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

had a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board because his

license to practice podiatry was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(06/20/12)

PA Board of Psychology

Philadelphia County Judith R. Sills, license no. PS003562L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $1,500 because she practiced psychology while her license was lapsed.

(06/20/12)

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Out of State Ronald S. Gruen, license no. PS001860L of Cherry Hill, NJ, had a public reprimand placed on

his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $1,000 as well as the costs of investigation in the amount of $872.97, and ordered to

complete 10 contact hours of remedial education in ethics/confidentiality because he failed to

safeguard the confidentiality of information about an individual that was obtained in the course

of practice and by releasing and revealing confidential information about a client without full

disclosure and consent. (06/21/12)

Real Estate Commission

Allegheny County Richard S. Underhill, license no. RM046579A of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, accepted the

permanent voluntary surrender of his license because he pleaded guilty in federal court to one

count of felony mail fraud, and failed to notify the Commission of pleading guilty to or being

convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within 30 days of the verdict or plea. (06/19/12)

Bradford County Robin A. Fiester, license nos. RB060980L, RM420447, AB060980L and RS165265L, of New

Albany, Bradford County, voluntarily surrendered her licenses for no less than five years and

was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $6,000 because she made a substantial misrepresentation;

failed to disclose to an owner in writing her intention or true position if she directly or indirectly

through a third party, purchased for herself or acquires or intends to acquire any interest in or any

option to purchase property which has been listed with her office to sell or lease; and her conduct

in a real estate transaction demonstrated bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, or

incompetency. (06/19/12)

Chester County Anthony D. Porreca, license no. AB066572 of West Chester, Chester County, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Commission and was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 because he failed to list all members’ names, which has

been determined to constitute misleading advertising, and he failed to include his employing

broker's name and number in an advertisement as required by the commission. (06/19/12)

Sandy Mariani, license no. RS132208A, of Unionville, Chester County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Commission and was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she failed to adequately supervise the activities of her licensed

salesperson/associate broker. (06/19/12)

Dauphin County Carl E. Snyder, license no. RB061037L of Halifax, Dauphin County, had a public reprimand

placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Commission and was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $500 as well as costs of investigation in the amount of $340 because he

failed to have the required language in his comparative market analysis and his listing agreement

did not include a notice about the existence of the Real Estate Recovery Fund. (06/19/12)

Montgomery County

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John J. Byrne, license no. RS305243, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,000 and a reprimand was placed on his Commission's record because he failed

to complete ten clock hours of continuing education in timely and acceptable courses for the

biennial reporting period of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010 and failed to provide accurate

and truthful information in an application and/or in the statements and papers that accompany the

application. (06/19/12)

Zelko Makaron, license no. RS199866L of Hatfield, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent

disciplinary record because he failed to provide accurate and truthful information in the

application as required by the State Real Estate Commission (06/19/12)

Pike County Kirsten L. Mitchell, a/k/a Kirsten L. Ey, license no. RS310814, of Milford, Pike County, had a

reprimand placed on her Commission record and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,400

because she failed to complete 14 clock hours of continuing education in timely and acceptable

course for the biennial reporting period of June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010 and failed to

provide accurate information in an application and/or in statements and papers that accompany

the application to the Real Estate Commission. (06/19/12)

Out of State Catherine M. Herman, license no. RS271371 of Blackwood, NJ, had a public reprimand placed

on her permanent disciplinary record with the Commission and her license actively suspended

for a minimum period of five years because she engaged in conduct during a real estate

transaction which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, or incompetence; failed

to promptly, pay over receipt of deposit or other escrow funds, on any transaction in which she is

engaged, on behalf of her broker-employer; and failed to exercise reasonable professional skill

and care, as required by the Commission regulation. (06/19/12)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Allegheny County Toya Shani Jones, license no. SW127700, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 because she continued to hold herself out as a licensed social worker

without possessing a valid, unexpired license. (06/12/12)

Lori Ann Hedderman, license no. PC003444, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $300 and to complete three hours of continuing education within six

months of the effective date of the order because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of

continuing education in acceptable courses and programs offered by approved providers, failed

to provide information to document certification of compliance with continuing education

requirements, and submitted a false or deceptive biennial renewal to the board. (06/12/12)

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Beaver County Tina Marie McKenna, license no. SW128032, of Beaver Falls, Beaver County was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed.

(06/12/12)

Bucks County Meena Joy Dershin, license no. PC003845, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $600 and complete six hours of continuing education necessary to meet the

requirements for the March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 biennial reporting period, including

three hours in ethics, because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing education in

acceptable courses and programs offered by approved providers, failed to provide information to

document certification of compliance with continuing education requirements, and submitted a

false or deceptive biennial renewal to the Board. (06/12/12)

Centre County Christy Beck, license no. PC004022, of State College, Centre County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she practiced professional counseling while her license was lapsed.

(06/12/12)

Chester County Roberta S. Locke, license no. CW002808L, of Paoli, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $300 and complete three hours of continuing education to meet the requirements for

the March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 biennial reporting period because she failed to complete

30 clock hours of continuing education in acceptable courses and programs offered by approved

providers, failed to provide information to document certification of compliance with continuing

education requirements, and submitted a false or deceptive biennial renewal to the Board.

(06/12/12)

Elk County Amy Marie Bankovic, license no. PC004621, of Saint Mary’s, Elk County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $300 and to complete three hours of continuing education within six months of

the effective date of the order because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing

education in acceptable courses and programs offered by approved providers, failed to provide

information to document certification of compliance with continuing education requirements and

submitted a false or deceptive biennial renewal to the board. (06/12/12)

Franklin County Gwen Ellen Rock, license no. PC003477, of Waynesboro, Franklin County was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $725 because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing education in

acceptable course and programs offered by approved providers, failed to provide information to

document certification of compliance with continuing education requirements, and submitted a

false or deceptive biennial renewal to the board. (06/12/12)

Mercer County

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Susan A. Burke, license no. CW013432, of Grove City, Mercer County was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,200 and to complete 12 hours of continuing education within six months of

the effective date of the order, at least two of which much be live in-person courses and three

that must be in ethics, because she failed to complete 30 clock hours of continuing education in

acceptable courses and programs offered by approved providers, failed to provide information to

document certification of compliance with continuing education requirements and submitted a

false or deceptive biennial renewal to the board. (06/12/12)

Montgomery County Ting Liu, license no. MF000496, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she practiced marriage and family therapy while her license was lapsed.

(06/12/12)

Bernie S. Newman, license no. CW015392, of Cheltenham, Montgomery County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because he practiced as a clinical social worker while his license was

lapsed. (06/13/12)

Philadelphia County John C. Watson, license no. PC001035, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 because he continued to hold himself out as a licensed professional

counselor without possessing a valid, unexpired license. (06/12/12)

Anna K. Pierce, license no. CW015495, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because she continued to hold herself out as a licensed clinical social

worker without possessing a valid, unexpired license. (06/12/12)

Out of State James Craig Hassan, license no. PC002614, of Washington, DC, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 because he failed to complete the appropriate number of hours of continuing

education in the March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2011 reporting period. (06/13/12)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Adams County C and W Performance, license no. VD014832L of York Springs, Adams County, was ordered to

a civil penalty of $1,000 because they failed to require the personal appearance of the person

signing the vehicle title. (07/03/12)

Monroe County GMDC Auto Sales, LLC, license no. VD028155 of Blakeslee, Monroe County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $3,000 because they permitted salespersons who are not currently licensed

in this Commonwealth or any other state or who during the time their licenses are suspended or

revoked by the Commonwealth or any other state to sell, represent or purchase vehicles at an

auction; and willfully permitted an individual salesperson to buy, sell or exchange a vehicle for

his own benefit or profit under the dealer’s license. (07/03/12)

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Montgomery County Devon Motorcycles Inc, license no. WD000781 of King of Prussia, Montgomery County,

permanently and voluntarily surrendered its license to practice as a vehicle distributor in this

Commonwealth because it failed to produce business records when an authorized agent of the

Board reasonably requests the licensee to produce business records. (07/03/12)

Philadelphia County Front Street Auto Sales, license no. VD025625 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, has paid a

civil penalty of $2,000 because they failed to surrender salesperson's license within ten days after

termination; operated as an unlicensed salesperson, dealer, vehicle auction, branch lot,

manufacturer or any other person or business where a license is required; and employed persons

who have not been licensed as required. (07/03/12)

Lei's Auto and Collision Service Center Inc., license no. VD027775, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $250 and correct all

cited violations prior to its next inspection because it employed an unlicensed salesperson,

engaged in the business of a vehicle dealer without licensure, failed to display license in

principal office and failed to produce records upon the demand of a Board representative.

(06/07/12)

Jijus Classic Auto Sales, Inc., license no. VD025587 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, paid

a civil penalty of $1,000 because they employed an unlicensed salesperson, and permitted a

revoked or suspended salesperson to sell, represent or purchase vehicles for them at auction.

()7/03/12)

Out of State Mahdi E Shaji, license no. MV190350 of Turnersville, NJ, was indefinitely and actively

suspended because he engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of vehicles which

demonstrated incompetency and/or unprofessional conduct. (07/03/12)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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